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Soaring emissions: Air travel threatens University of Copenhagen’s climate targets

Despite the University of Copenhagen’s pledge to halve its climate footprint by 2030, new data show that progress is far from on track. Twenty-two out of 58 units are not meeting targets to reduce emissions from air travel.

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Publish or perish? He chose to just walk away

Former research group leader Luis Toledo calls it a 'detox' to leave academia, where he constantly swung between success and failure.

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Older staff want to keep working — but lose heart amid constant upheaval

Older employees want to stay in the workforce — but give up after endless restructurings, says UCPH associate professor

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A working life: Chief warden clocks out after 35 years

Chief warden Per Rødgaard Hansen has retired after 35 years in the university’s central administration. In this farewell interview, he looks back on the many great — and not so great — years.

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Exam supervisors clash with University of Copenhagen in court

75 former exam supervisors had their case presented at the Copenhagen City Court, hoping for millions in compensation from the University of Copenhagen. The University Post followed the proceedings over two days and offers an overview of the key points of contention.

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It’s here: University of Copenhagen’s administration overhaul goes live

After years of preparation, it goes live — UCPH’s new administration takes effect this week

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Another one in the water: Law professor latest to fall into South Campus canal

Several people have fallen into the canal by the Faculty of Law, but those responsible refuse to put up fencing. »It is generally safe to walk around them,« is the official response.

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New museum director: I am fully committed to the workplace environment

After a year of crisis in the workplace, a change in leadership, and relocation chaos, the Natural History Museum of Denmark managed to achieve a record number of visitors. We spoke to museum director Nina Rønsted about the last, turbulent, year.

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Dismissed exam supervisors hit University of Copenhagen with lawsuit

75 exam supervisors were collectively dismissed by the University of Copenhagen after many years of service. Now, with the help of lawyer Knud Foldschack, they are demanding millions of Danish kroner in compensation for breaches of the terms of their employment.

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Outline of University of Copenhagen admin staff relocation revealed

The future administration at the University of Copenhagen is taking shape — but full implementation will take at least two years.

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